# Waste Collection Driver

*/JobTypes/Waste_Collection_Driver*

## Neighborhood

### Related (signature role)

- [Licensed Waste Disposal Company](/CompanyTypes/Licensed_Waste_Disposal_Company) — signature role · CompanyTypes

### Related (delivered by)

- [Collect waste material](/Processes/Collect_waste_material) — delivered by · Processes

### Who staffs this

- [Waste Management Services Provider](/CompanyTypes/Waste_Management_Services_Provider) — staffs · CompanyTypes

### Perform

- [Report equipment faults and safety hazards](/Tasks/Report_equipment_faults_and_safety_hazards) — perform · Tasks
- [Empty residential and commercial containers](/Tasks/Empty_residential_and_commercial_containers) — perform · Tasks
- [Drive the Collection Route](/Tasks/Drive_the_Collection_Route) — perform · Tasks
- [Transport To Transfer Station](/Tasks/Transport_To_Transfer_Station) — perform · Tasks
- [Perform pre-trip vehicle inspection](/Tasks/Perform_pre-trip_vehicle_inspection) — perform · Tasks
- [Record Route Completion and Missed Pickups](/Tasks/Record_Route_Completion_and_Missed_Pickups) — perform · Tasks
- [Tag Contaminated or Non-Compliant Bins](/Tasks/Tag_Contaminated_or_Non-Compliant_Bins) — perform · Tasks
- [Operate Truck Lift And Compaction Controls](/Tasks/Operate_Truck_Lift_And_Compaction_Controls) — perform · Tasks
- [Maintain Trip Logs and Delivery Records](/Tasks/Maintain_Trip_Logs_and_Delivery_Records) — perform · Tasks
- [Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites.](/Tasks/Dump_refuse_or_recyclable_materials_at_disposal_sites.) — perform · Tasks
- [Collect litter and empty trash and recycling receptacles](/Tasks/Collect_litter_and_empty_trash_and_recycling_receptacles) — perform · Tasks
- [Gather and empty trash.](/Tasks/Gather_and_empty_trash.) — perform · Tasks
- [Report missed pickups and container issues](/Tasks/Report_missed_pickups_and_container_issues) — perform · Tasks
- [Operate the truck hopper and lift mechanisms](/Tasks/Operate_the_truck_hopper_and_lift_mechanisms) — perform · Tasks
- [Inspect the vehicle and report defects](/Tasks/Inspect_the_vehicle_and_report_defects) — perform · Tasks
- [Follow traffic and route safety procedures](/Tasks/Follow_traffic_and_route_safety_procedures) — perform · Tasks
- [Inspect the vehicle before and after each shift](/Tasks/Inspect_the_vehicle_before_and_after_each_shift) — perform · Tasks
- [Drive the collection route according to the daily schedule](/Tasks/Drive_the_collection_route_according_to_the_daily_schedule) — perform · Tasks
- [Follow traffic and waste-handling safety procedures](/Tasks/Follow_traffic_and_waste-handling_safety_procedures) — perform · Tasks
- [Haul collected material to transfer stations or landfills](/Tasks/Haul_collected_material_to_transfer_stations_or_landfills) — perform · Tasks
- [Identify and report contamination or prohibited items](/Tasks/Identify_and_report_contamination_or_prohibited_items) — perform · Tasks

### Uses tool

- [Wheeled Collection Bins](/Products/Wheeled_Collection_Bins) — uses tool · Products
- [Safety cones](/Products/Safety_cones) — uses tool · Products
- [Hydraulic Cart Tipper](/Products/Hydraulic_Cart_Tipper) — uses tool · Products
- [Two-way Radios](/Products/Two-way_Radios) — uses tool · Products
- [Waste Collection Truck](/Products/Waste_Collection_Truck) — uses tool · Products
- [Hydraulic Height Mechanism](/Products/Hydraulic_Height_Mechanism) — uses tool · Products
- [Hydraulic Bin Lifter](/Products/Hydraulic_Bin_Lifter) — uses tool · Products
- [Safety Gloves](/Products/Safety_Gloves) — uses tool · Products

### Uses software

- [Route Management System](/Software/Route_Management_System) — uses software · Software
- [Electronic Logging Device](/Software/Electronic_Logging_Device) — uses software · Software
- [Fleet Telematics Platform](/Software/Fleet_Telematics_Platform) — uses software · Software
- [Route Management Software](/Software/Route_Management_Software) — uses software · Software
- [Mobile Driver Application](/Software/Mobile_Driver_Application) — uses software · Software
- [Onboard Telematics System](/Software/Onboard_Telematics_System) — uses software · Software
- [Route Optimization Software](/Software/Route_Optimization_Software) — uses software · Software

### Engage in

- [Empty Residential and Commercial Bins](/Activities/Empty_Residential_and_Commercial_Bins) — engage in · Activities
- [Operate Hydraulic Lift and Compactor Controls](/Activities/Operate_Hydraulic_Lift_and_Compactor_Controls) — engage in · Activities
- [Drive Assigned Collection Route](/Activities/Drive_Assigned_Collection_Route) — engage in · Activities
- [Operate Truck Lift And Compaction Controls](/Activities/Operate_Truck_Lift_And_Compaction_Controls) — engage in · Activities
- [Operate the truck hopper and lift mechanisms](/Activities/Operate_the_truck_hopper_and_lift_mechanisms) — engage in · Activities
- [Haul and unload loads at transfer or landfill sites](/Activities/Haul_and_unload_loads_at_transfer_or_landfill_sites) — engage in · Activities
- [Drive the collection route according to the daily schedule](/Activities/Drive_the_collection_route_according_to_the_daily_schedule) — engage in · Activities

### Requires ability

- [Peripheral Vision](/Ability/Peripheral_Vision) — requires ability · Ability
- [Spatial Orientation](/Ability/Spatial_Orientation) — requires ability · Ability
- [Trunk Strength](/Ability/Trunk_Strength) — requires ability · Ability
- [Multilimb Coordination](/Ability/Multilimb_Coordination) — requires ability · Ability
- [Control Precision](/Ability/Control_Precision) — requires ability · Ability
- [Far Vision](/Ability/Far_Vision) — requires ability · Ability
- [Reaction Time](/Ability/Reaction_Time) — requires ability · Ability

### Required knowledge

- [Commercial Driving Regulations](/Knowledge/Commercial_Driving_Regulations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Hazardous Waste Identification Basics](/Knowledge/Hazardous_Waste_Identification_Basics) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Local Waste Collection Ordinances](/Knowledge/Local_Waste_Collection_Ordinances) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Vehicle Safety Inspection Procedures](/Knowledge/Vehicle_Safety_Inspection_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Waste Handling Safety](/Knowledge/Waste_Handling_Safety) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Vehicle Inspection Requirements](/Knowledge/Vehicle_Inspection_Requirements) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Traffic Law and Road Regulations](/Knowledge/Traffic_Law_and_Road_Regulations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Commercial Vehicle Operation](/Knowledge/Commercial_Vehicle_Operation) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Route and Traffic Safety](/Knowledge/Route_and_Traffic_Safety) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Waste Handling Procedures](/Knowledge/Waste_Handling_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Required skills

- [Equipment Operation Monitoring](/Skills/Equipment_Operation_Monitoring) — requires skill · Skills
- [Route Time Management](/Skills/Route_Time_Management) — requires skill · Skills
- [Coordination](/Skills/Coordination) — requires skill · Skills
- [Operation and Control](/Skills/Operation_and_Control) — requires skill · Skills
- [Operation Monitoring](/Skills/Operation_Monitoring) — requires skill · Skills
- [Commercial Vehicle Operation](/Skills/Commercial_Vehicle_Operation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Defensive Driving](/Skills/Defensive_Driving) — requires skill · Skills
- [Equipment Operation](/Skills/Equipment_Operation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Route Navigation](/Skills/Route_Navigation) — requires skill · Skills

### Type of

- [Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors](/Occupations/Refuse_and_Recyclable_Material_Collectors) — type of · Occupations

### Problems this exposes

- [backing incidents in cul-de-sacs and alleys with no spotter](/Problems/backing_incidents_in_cul-de-sacs_and_alleys_with_no_spotter) — exposes problem · Problems
- [missed-pickup disputes lack proof without per-cart RFID/camera confirmation](/Problems/missed-pickup_disputes_lack_proof_without_per-cart_RFID%2Fcamera_confirmation) — exposes problem · Problems
- [automated side-loader arm misgrabs carts set out off the curb or blocked by parked vehicles](/Problems/automated_side-loader_arm_misgrabs_carts_set_out_off_the_curb_or_blocked_by_parked_vehicles) — exposes problem · Problems
- [static route sheets ignore same-day overflow and seasonal yard-waste spikes](/Problems/static_route_sheets_ignore_same-day_overflow_and_seasonal_yard-waste_spikes) — exposes problem · Problems
- [contamination in recycling/organics carts not flagged until the load is rejected at the MRF](/Problems/contamination_in_recycling%2Forganics_carts_not_flagged_until_the_load_is_rejected_at_the_MRF) — exposes problem · Problems
- [hopper jams from oversized bulk items force manual clearing mid-route](/Problems/hopper_jams_from_oversized_bulk_items_force_manual_clearing_mid-route) — exposes problem · Problems
- [pre-trip DVIR on hydraulics/packer blade done as a rushed checkbox before the route clock starts](/Problems/pre-trip_DVIR_on_hydraulics%2Fpacker_blade_done_as_a_rushed_checkbox_before_the_route_clock_starts) — exposes problem · Problems